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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1953

Page

7

Fort Davis Events Highlight Graduation Plans and Camps

Fort Davis activities center on graduation expectancies with Leo Martin named valedictorian and Gerald Wilson and Earlene Wilson among top graduates. Baptist Vacation Bible School runs June 1 to 7 with multiple camp dates for GAs and Ambassadors at Paisano grounds. Fort Davis High School events include a baccalaureate led by Dr. George Thomason, spring dances, and senior activities at Indian Lodge.

Royal Ambassadors of the Baptist Church Paisano Camp Grounds R. G. Hopson Fort Davis Church Fort Davis First Baptist Church George Thomason Alpine Marfa Marfa Ptas Fort Davis High School Leo Martin Gerald Wilson Jan Bowers Earlene Wilson C. D. Wilson

Fort Davis PTA Holds Final Meeting of School Year

On May 7 the Fort Davis PTA met in the high school band room for the last meeting of the year. New president J. C. Duncan and secretary Mrs. Otis McPhaul led proceedings, with treasurer Ralph Russell reporting a $203.82 balance. Superintendent George R. Moore proposed yard improvements during vacation and announced chairmen for committees: Publicity Miss Callie Holt, Hospitality Mrs. Earl Grubb, Membership Mrs. J. P. Espy, Summer Round-Up Mrs. Tom ...

Fort Davis PTA J. C. Duncan Otis McPhaul Ralph Russell Duncan George R. Moore Callie Holt Earl Grubb J. P. Espy Tom

Sul Ross Student in Action Highlights Faculty and Programs

After adjournment refreshments were served during a Sul Ross gathering featuring Gray, Tyrone T. Kelly, Mrs. J. S. Fitzgerald, the Year Book, Mrs. Frances Harvey, Ralph Russell, Publication and Library, and Mrs. Clara Gibson. The event touched Home and Family Life and related program topics.

Living with Peace of Mind and Civilization’s Fate

The text reflects on Toynbee’s Study of History and the crisis of civilizations. It contrasts past collapses with hopeful endurance, urging meekness and spiritual power to overcome inter states warfare. It closes by invoking Jesus’s blessing that the meek shall inherit the earth.

Arnold Toynbee Jesus

Great Seal Stripes Signify States in United States

The Great Seal shows stripes representing the states of the nation. The stripes symbolize the union and the collective states forming the United States.

Great United States

Uranium Strike May Put Old Gold-Rush Town on Boom

Central City, once famed for "the richest Square mile," braces for a boom after a rich uranium strike from Quartz Hill two miles south. The area in the Front Range near Denver is tied to historic pitchblende used by Madame Curie. The AEC has invested 72,000 dollars in uranium development, with Denver’s Realty Company owning the claims.

Central City Front Range Rockies Denver Madame Curie Atomic Energy Commission the Realty Company of

Secrecy Lifts on Uranium Prospect Reveals Ore Value

An Acc curtain of secrecy was lifted to reveal preliminary prospect findings of pitchblende ore. Private estimates suggest ore contains three to four percent uranium oxide worth about $300 a ton.

Acc

Winter-Ready Evergreens Add Color to Homes Year Round

Dark colored evergreens and varied foliage suit winter scenes and provide lasting green appeal to home properties throughout the year.

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Jack Ledingham Vacation Bible School The Baptist Vacation Bible School Paisano E. Y. Freeland Brownwood J. T. Hendren P. N. Johnson Earl Earl Grubb W. D. Bloys el Paso Nadine Casbeer Odessa Austin W .C. Massey Supt G. R. Moore Indian Lodge Balmorhea W. L W. C. Massey Gordon Rogers Jan Rogers Paul R. Weyerts, D. V. M West Ave Alpine, Texas Idland Livestock Auction Company Sale Evers Wey Idland Thuas San Antonio San Angelo Dallas Fort Worth Houston Bill Goodall First National Bank Sul Ross Student In Action Tex Martin Tech Kirby Page Poe General Electric Chevrolet Casner Motor Company Holland & 7Th St
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